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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152,430.20, 3,227,478.90 and 888,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152,430.20, 3,227,478.90 and 888,830.20 is: 1,332,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152,430.20 : 3,227,478.90 = 888,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152,430.20/3,227,478.90 = 888,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152,430.20x = 3,227,478.90 × 888,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152,430.20x = 2,868,680,716,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,680,716,182.78/2,152,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,763.64

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